John Mayall - Godfather of British Blues - Documentary?

[Old Joad]

 

[TheMaartian]

18 hours ago, Old Joad said:

 

I first saw John Mayall in the mid-70s at B'ginnings in Schaumburg, IL. He was dressed in a T-shirt, cut-off blue jean shorts and barefoot. It was a superb show. Really high energy. Been a fan ever since.

[craigb]

Wait...  I thought he broke the Blues, no? ?

[JohnG]

First time I experienced the Bluesbreakers was on the 15th of May 1965 at the Arbor Youth Club in Pyrford, Surrey.

A few of us helped the roadies get John's B3 onto the stage, then the other gear.

After a little while John and Eric showed up and thanked us, then McVie appeared followed by Hughie Flint.

A great evening was had by all.

I was gobsmacked.

Sadly, I never did get to see the band with Peter Green.

Edited November 9, 2023 by JohnG

[craigb]

My buddy Walter Trout played in the Bluesbreakers too and I just discovered he made an album in 2017 that included John (a tribute to Jimmy Trapp, his long-time bass player).

 

Here's a pic of me with Walter and Jimmy: